The owners of a Prestwick meat processing plant have been convicted of failing to have a safe isolation procedure in place for machinery,
Category: Scotland
Owners of a Brechin rendering plant fined after workers overcome by toxic fumes
Friday, July 3, 2009
The owners of a Brechin rendering plant have been convicted of failing to ensure proper health and safety standards were in place,
Avoidable workplace accidents claim 26 lives in Scotland
Friday, July 3, 2009
Britain’s workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in Scotland of the continued need to put safety first
New summer safety warning to children in Scotland about construction sites dangers
Thursday, July 2, 2009
HSE has issued a new warning urging parents in Scotland to keep their children away from construction sites
Inspection of HM Prison Service and Scottish Prison Service
Monday, June 29, 2009
Guidance on conducting inspections of HM Prison Service (HMPS) and Scottish Prison Service in 2009/2010.
RoSPA Scotland Occupational Safety and Health at Work Congress
Friday, June 26, 2009
Staying focused under pressure will be the theme of this year’s RoSPA Scotland Occupational Safety and Health at Work Congress,
Borders farm fined after employee died in quad bike crash
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
HSE today reminded employers of those using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), (also known as quad bikes) at work of the importance of wearing a protective helmet,
Construction company fined after worker dies in Dundee
Monday, June 8, 2009
A Scottish construction company and one of its directors have been convicted of failing to ensure proper health and safety standards after the death of an employee.
The Health and Safety of Great Britain - New HSE Strategy
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
HSE has published it’s new Strategy: “The Health and Safety of Great Britain \\ Be part of the solution” - visit the Strategy website
British Safety Council conference - breakfast briefing
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Edinburgh Business School, 11 June 2009. Included in this briefing Dr Paul Stollard, Director of HSE Scotland;
HSE warns about dangers of working close to overhead power lines
Friday, May 29, 2009
HSE today warned about the dangers of working close to overhead power lines, after a Perthshire soft fruit farming company
HSE at the Royal Highland Show 25-28 June
Thursday, May 28, 2009
In the centre of all the action at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, Edinburgh, HSE invite any visitor, whether an
Induction pack for smaller construction companies
Friday, April 17, 2009
This presentation has been prepared by Site Safe Scotland with assistance from the construction industry, WWT Campaign and HSE.
Safety and health awareness days for arboriculture, forestry and aquaculture
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
This SIM outlines the programme of ‘non-farming’, i.e. arboriculture, forestry and aquaculture (fish farming), Safety
Scottish Construction Forum 18 February 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
A major seminar on health and safety aimed at the construction industry in Scotland with particular emphasis on
Shattered Lives 2009 - starts 9 February
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Following the success of the 2008 campaign, Shattered Lives 2009 raises awareness of workplace slips, trips and falls
Skye Crofters and Farmers Safety Awareness Event
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive urges crofters and farmers to attend this free event on 10 February 2009.
Agenda and papers for the 12th PHASS meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The agenda and papers of the 12th meeting of the Partnership on Health and safety in Scotland (PHASS)
Health & safety in care homes
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Through February and March half-day free seminars are being run,
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